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*job description*:*about this role*about this role*are you interested in building innovative technology that shapes financial markets?
do you like working at the speed of a startup but want to tackle some of the world's most complex problems?
do you want to work with, and learn from, hands-on leaders in technology and finance?Our proprietary technology platform called aladdin empowers us to deliver our extraordinary responsibility of investing & protecting over usd 9 trillion of assets of our clients across the world.
aladdin is also our technology offering whose clients use it to manage their assets similarly.
thus, being a technologist at blackrock brings you the best of both worlds - finance & technology.
*about your team (application hosting)*:application hosting sits within the hosting services team of the aladdin engineering organization.
it is responsible for:*your role & responsibilities*:- engineer and maintain solution to build & operate kubernetes clusters at scale.- innovate by creating automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and scale of our technology workstreams and team processes.
*minimum qualifications*- bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.- 3+ years of experience in sre, devops, or platform engineering roles.- 2+ years of go development experience, with proficiency in one or more additional languages: c++, python, or java.- hands-on experience with microsoft azure, aws, or another cloud provider.- strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.- familiarity with gitops workflows and source control management.- practical knowledge of linux environments and shell scripting.- experience working in agile software development environments.
*preferred qualifications*- kubernetes certifications: certified kubernetes application developer (ckad) or certified kubernetes administrator (cka).- experience with ado, argocd, or other gitops tools.- exposure to idp/authentication tools like entraid, keycloak, oauth, etc.- deep understanding of cloud native concepts and best practices.- strong grasp of networking and containerization fundamentals, including edge routing, dns, ingress, and network security.
*our benefits*to help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and flexible time off (fto) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
*our hybrid work model*blackrock's hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all.
employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week